Festuca ovina 'var. glauca'
Common Blue Fescue
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Common Blue Fescue (Festuca ovina 'var. glauca') - Description
Sheep's Fescue or Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina) is a species of grass. It is sometimes also known by the common name Hard Fescue; however, that name may also be used to refer to Festuca longifolia.
Common Blue Fescue (Festuca ovina 'var. glauca') - Growth
Afternoon shade helps them cope with humid, hot summers. Otherwise full sun is best for leaf color.
Common Blue Fescue (Festuca ovina 'var. glauca') - Planting
Propagate by division. Plants self-sow and can be grown from seed, but cultivars should be propagated by division. For clumping varieties, plant 1' apart.
Common Blue Fescue (Festuca ovina 'var. glauca') - Pest
Festuca is susceptible to net blotch, ergot, powdery mildew, eye spot, summer blight, smut, brown patch, rust, and leaf spot.
Common Blue Fescue (Festuca ovina 'var. glauca') - Interesting facts
Festuca arundinacea was used during the 1930s for land reclamation during the dust bowl. Other species are highly valued for low-traffic lawns or bowling greens.
Common Blue Fescue (Festuca ovina 'var. glauca') - Soil and irrigation
Moist, well-drained soil. Good drainage is essential in places with wet summers.
